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Snap

Introduction Snap is a fast, easy and fun card game for kids of all ages that is similar to skipjack. Requirements Space: Low Level: Easy Cards: Snap is played using a standard deck of 52 playing cards Number of players: Two or more players Layout The cards are shuffled and the entire deck is evenly dealt […]

Go Fish

Introduction Go Fish is a classic and simple card game for kids.  While the concept of the game is simple, there are many rules and variations of the game. Requirements Space: Low Level: Easy Cards: Standard 52 card deck Players: Best for 3-6 players, but 2 can play Layout The dealer deals 5 cards to […]

31

Introduction 31 is an extremely simple draw and discard card game for kids, it does require some strategy to win. The object of the game is to reach 31 before the other players. Requirements Space: Low Level: Easy Cards: Standard deck of 52 cards Players: Up to nine Layout Each player receives three cards from the […]

Crazy Eights

Introduction Crazy Eights is a fun and easy card game for kids to play with two or more people and is similar to Uno.  There are several variations on this game due to actions of certain cards. Requirements Space: Low Level: Easy Cards: A standard deck of 52 playing cards Layout Initially,  each player is dealt […]

Blackjack Basic Strategy

There is an optimal way of playing blackjack first you must know how to play blackjack and then you will be ready for what is called ‘basic strategy’. This is independent of card counting, which is an add-on strategy. Likewise advanced strategy is an improvement over basic strategy. But if you play for money it is necessary […]

Poker Rooms

Poker rooms – Success through addiction   Every second person in this world is very much familiar with the poker game, as this is a very famous game among the peoples, numerous numbers of players plays that game on daily basis, and earns very big amount of profit daily through them. The poker game is […]

The History of Computer Solitaire

The History of Computer Solitaire When the first personal computer (PC) appeared in our shops, solitaire was an obvious fit. Because the technological requirements for showing playing cards on a computer screen are relatively easy, solitaire games came to the forefront. In the early days of Microsoft, nearly all solitaire games were text-mode, and were […]

Roulette

Roulette is a simple game to play, the players only decision is where they would like to bet. The objective is simple, Bet on a spot (or a group of spots) on which you think the ball will land.  You can bet on as many individual spots as you’d like; each winning Bet pays out […]

Craps

The basics Craps is a dice game and is one of the most exhilarating games you can play in a casino. It is not uncommon at all to hear bellowing and shouting at a craps table. It is played on a unique table and two dice are used. The dice are made following precise standards […]

BlackJack – Money Management Systems

We have listed four of the most popular wagering schemes devised.   Consistent Wager System This is the most popular money-management system used. Players bet a fixed amount on every hand, irrespective of the results of the previous hands. By doing this, the player will, in the long term, lose no more that the house […]

BlackJack – How to Count Cards

The art of counting cards involves a fair amount of focus, but is simpler than most people believe. A player must monitor the cards as they are dealt and keep track of a running total,  they should adjust their wager suitably.   The Basic Technique It is not essential, as some believe, to keep track […]

BlackJack – Basic Strategy

Before attempting to use any of our blackjack strategies, you should have an understanding of the game itself. It is recommended that you are very familiar with the rules, and at least understand the basic. All of this information can be found in the rules section of the site. The strategy itself is fairly basic, […]

BlackJack

The basics The objective of blackjack is to beat the dealer by accumulating cards with a point total as close to 21, without going over 21. Face cards (Jacks, Queens and Kings) have a value of 10 points. Aces are worth 1 or 11, whichever the player prefers. All other cards are represented by their […]

Baccarat – The Avant Dernier System

Among Continental European players this method is enormously widespread. Avant Dernier translated into English from French means “before last” which is how this simple system works. You essentially just bet on the second to last winning result. For example, if the last four results were Banker, Player, Player, Banker then you should bet on the […]

Baccarat – 1-3-2-6 Strategy

The 1-3-2-6 baccarat strategy is an extremely straightforward method which has the potential to provide you with good winnings and, on the off chance that your unlucky, only small losses. The idea of this baccarat method is to place small bets with the prospective of big return. 1, 3, 2 and 6 are the units […]

Baccarat

Baccarat is a popular casino game in which two hands are dealt. The first is known as the Banker’s or “Banco” hand, the other being the Player’s or “Punto” hand. Prior to each deal being made, the player must bet on which hand he or she thinks will come the closest to nine. The player […]

The Origins of Solitaire

It may surprise many readers that the origins of solitaire are still debated today, and therefore are not comprehensively known fully. Many people have speculated that the layouts in solitaire came from the layouts of tarot cards, which have been long used for fortune telling and divination.

Whist

The number one classic trick-taking card game. Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game which was played widely in the 18th and 19th centuries. Whist came from the 16th century game of Trump. While the rules of Whist are extremely simple, there is enormous scope for scientific play.

Piquet

Piquet is widely regarded and documented by various sources as “the best game ever devised”, “the aristocrat of card games for two” and “one of the best and most skillful card games for two players”. Piquet is a game of exchanging cards, declaring points, sequences and sets, and then playing off the cards as tricks.

Bridge

Bridge is one of the greatest card game of all, and it can provide immense challenge and enjoyment for the rest of your life. Bridge is more complicated than other card games, and beginners are sometimes discouraged by this. Relax though! This guide will show you in depth, how to play bridge.

Forehead Idiot

Requirements – One standard deck of 52 cards – Plenty of beverages – Three to twelve players   How to Play Forehead Idiot A designated dealer deals each player one card face down. Each player is not permitted to see their own card at all. Once everybody has their card everyone then puts their card […]

Fire Square

Learn how to play the drinking card game, Firesquare, with easy to follow instructions and video! Requirements – One standard deck of 52 cards – Plenty of beverage   Play One player must volunteer themselves to become the dealer, who will deal 4 cards to each player and then deals 25 cards face down on […]

TriPeaks Solitaire

Tri Peaks Solitaire is a popular one deck solitaire game, combining elements of Pyramid Solitaire and Golf Solitaire. However, unlike many other solitaire games, Tri Peaks Solitaire has a good scoring system, which really encourages you to keep playing, to try and get a better score.

Fourty Thieves

Introduction Forty Thieves is a Patience game. It is quite difficult to win, and relies mostly on skill.   The basics -Number of players: One -Playing time: 15 minutes -Cards: Two standard decks of 52 cards   Object of the game The object of the game of Forty Thieves is to move all the cards […]